The Ultimate Technology Trends Quiz

10 Questions

What are some examples of companies that have created an invisible mesh covering parts of the world?

Google, Snap, and Niantic.

What technologies does Google Maps use to provide accurate wayfinding?

Computer vision and GPS.

In what fields is Virtual Reality (VR) used for training?

Various fields such as surgery, maintenance, and repair.

How do haptic gloves and exoskeletons aid in controlling remote robotic hands and managing heavy parts?

By providing tactile feedback and additional strength and support to the user.

What is Assisted Reality and how is it used in enterprise?

Assisted Reality is largely used in enterprise with handheld devices or headworn microdisplays to provide real-time information and guidance to workers.

Why is knowledge capture a business priority and how can digitizing it save time and money?

Knowledge capture is a business priority because it allows companies to retain important information and expertise. Digitizing it can save time and money by making it easier to access and share with others.

What are some examples of see-through AR devices and how are they used in various fields?

Examples include the HoloLens and Magic Leap 2, which are used in fields such as surgery and wiring to provide real-time information and guidance to workers.

Why has the adoption of expensive AR and VR devices been slower?

The adoption has been slower due to friction, which can include factors such as cost, accessibility, and compatibility with existing systems.

What are some lower-cost enterprise solutions for VR and AR?

Meta Quest Pro and Engage platform.

What are some examples of successful educational applications of AR and VR technology?

Examples include mobile AR technology and PCs for virtual field trips, the Merge cube and app for turning a cube into a 3D object for learning, and zSpace, a 3D monitor with approved curriculum modules for schools.

Study Notes

Convergence leads to unpredictable innovations resulting from hardware breakthroughs.
Google, Snap, and Niantic have created an invisible mesh that covers some parts of the world.
Google Maps uses computer vision and GPS to provide accurate wayfinding.
Virtual Reality (VR) is used for training in various fields such as surgery, maintenance, and repair.
Haptic gloves and exoskeletons aid in controlling remote robotic hands and managing heavy parts.
AR in enterprise largely consists of Assisted Reality, which can be done with a handheld device or headworn microdisplay.
Knowledge capture is a business priority, and digitizing it saves time and money.
See-through AR devices like the HoloLens and Magic Leap 2 are used in various fields such as surgery and wiring.
The adoption of expensive AR and VR devices has been slower due to friction.
Meta Quest Pro and Engage platform are lower-cost enterprise solutions for VR and AR.

Zoe app and Quest store teach users to build 3D spaces on PCs.
Curriculum changes are limited in public schools due to lack of funds for hardware.
Mobile AR technology and PCs are successful in education for virtual field trips.
Merge cube and app turns a cube into a 3D object for learning.
ZSpace is a 3D monitor with approved curriculum modules for schools.
zSpace sells computers and licenses software to US and China school systems.
AEC, BIM, Medical, and AR for consumers are other enterprise applications.
Pokemon Go is a successful AR game.
Google/North has AR applications for translation and teleprompter.
Education provides many opportunities for expanding student learning.